“I have this chair & it is wonderful to increase my freedom to do more of the things I love & want to do. That said there are some ways it could be improved for a person who has no mobility or very little! I love the way I pedal it with my own two feet & it gives me some exercise helps me keep moving. I love the way you can lower it & then put it higher! It is expensive but it does what no other wheelchair or transport chair can do. I have a small home & lots of stairs. I've adapted it as best as I can. So glad I have the Independence Chair! It makes a huge difference in improving my life!”
Thank you so much, Bonnie, for your wonderful 5-star review and for sharing such an inspiring photo! š Weāre thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has helped you regain freedom to do the things you love and want to do. Itās fantastic to hear how youāre using it to keep moving and even get some exerciseāitās exactly what we hope to achieve with this chair!
We appreciate your thoughtful feedback about areas where the chair could be improved for users with limited mobility. Your insights are invaluable and help us continue to refine our products to meet a wide range of needs.
Thank you again for sharing your experience and for adapting the chair to work perfectly in your space. Knowing it has made such a difference in your life means the world to us! If thereās anything more we can do to support you, please donāt hesitate to reach out ā¤ļø
“Recently purchased this for my mother with Parkinsonās. Itās amazing how much it helps. She can raise/lower it to self perform kitchen tasks at the stove, sink, lower cabinets, fridge, etc. she also uses it for mobility in the house and for her sewing projects and office projects. She does need a bit of a push on thick carpet but with the addition of a push bar that is solved. With harder surfaces this isnāt an issue. It does move better on the thick carpet than her roller/walker. Much more mobile and comfortable than a wheelchair and easier for tighter spots. The brake and height raising significantly assist with getting in and out making it a cinch. Much safer than her old desk and kitchen chairs. After the first day she said: ā this is like being a person again.ā And broke down in tears.
I highly recommend this product. The staff has been great with customer service, shipping updates, and installation/assembly assistance though very little was needed. I rarely write reviews so this shows how impressed we are with this product.”
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this heartfelt review! We are truly moved to hear how much of a difference the VELA Independence Chair has made for your mother. Helping individuals regain independence and comfort in their daily lives is exactly what we strive for, and knowing that this chair has brought such meaningful change is incredibly rewarding for us.
Weāre also delighted to hear that the chair is working so well for her kitchen tasks, sewing, and mobility around the houseāeven on thicker carpets with the push bar addition. Your description of how it helps her safely and comfortably navigate tight spaces and perform daily activities is so valuable, and we hope it will inspire others to see the potential it can offer.
Your motherās words, āthis is like being a person again,ā truly touched our hearts. We are honored to have been part of making her daily life safer and more fulfilling. Thank you again for your kind words about our customer service teamāweāll be sure to pass this along to them as well.
If thereās ever anything more we can assist with, please donāt hesitate to reach out. Weāre here for you and your family! ā¤ļø
“My Vela rolling chair better than satisfies my needs at this time. I have lifting recliners, a lifting bed, and a lifting toilet. I donāt walk at all but can transfer from one seat to another by using 2 canes to stand. Medicare and my doctor would like for me to use my power wheelchair to move around the house, but I know I need to use my own muscles as much as possible. My Vela chair lets me not only keep my legs exercised but keeps me more active by allowing me to work in the kitchen, laundry and my closet. I now have more interesting things to do and hopefully will be able to keep my ability to use my legs to facilitate transitions from my various seats on my own for as long as possible.
Another plus for the Vela chair is the great customer support. You my not need it because the Vela chair is well constructed, but at 82 and a little slow to adapt to new ways and equipment, I needed to ask for help a lot. Lindsey Atkinson, Quality of Life Expert was the person I talked to most. She never was impatient with me and seemed glad to hear from me and offered good suggestions. I just needed time to allow myself to become accustomed to a different way of getting around. Let that be a lesson to anyone else āBe patient,ā Take time to adjust. It will be well worth it.”
Thank you so much, Hilda, for your wonderful 5-star review! š Weāre thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has become such an important part of your daily life, helping you stay active and maintain your mobility. Your determination to use your muscles and stay independent is truly inspiring, and weāre so glad the chair has made tasks like cooking, laundry, and organizing easier and more enjoyable.
We also appreciate your thoughtful advice to be patient and allow time to adjustāitās a great reminder for anyone trying something new. If thereās ever anything more we can assist with, please donāt hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your experience! ā¤ļø
“My Vela rolling chair better than satisfies my needs at this time. I have lifting recliners, a lifting bed, and a lifting toilet. I donāt walk at all but can transfer from one seat to another by using 2 canes to stand. Medicare and my doctor would like for me to use my power wheelchair to move around the house, but I know I need to use my own muscles as much as possible. My Vela chair lets me not only keep my legs exercised but keeps me more active by allowing me to work in the kitchen, laundry and my closet. I now have more interesting things to do and hopefully will be able to keep my ability to use my legs to facilitate transitions from my various seats on my own for as long as possible.
Another plus for the Vela chair is the great customer support. You my not need it because the Vela chair is well constructed, but at 82 and a little slow to adapt to new ways and equipment, I needed to ask for help a lot. Lindsey Atkinson, Quality of Life Expert was the person I talked to most. She never was impatient with me and seemed glad to hear from me and offered good suggestions. I just needed time to allow myself to become accustomed to a different way of getting around. Let that be a lesson to anyone else āBe patient,ā Take time to adjust. It will be well worth it.”
Thank you so much, Hilda, for your wonderful 5-star review! š Weāre thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has become such an important part of your daily life, helping you stay active and maintain your mobility. Your determination to use your muscles and stay independent is truly inspiring, and weāre so glad the chair has made tasks like cooking, laundry, and organizing easier and more enjoyable.
We also appreciate your thoughtful advice to be patient and allow time to adjustāitās a great reminder for anyone trying something new. If thereās ever anything more we can assist with, please donāt hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your experience! ā¤ļø
“I love my new VELA Chair! No longer able to walk, it gives me freedom of movement that a wheelchair doesn't provide. My legs are exercised, I'm able to do chores once out of reach, and I feel decidedly less dependent. So thankful for the innovators who came up with this great new design for those of us not ready to give up our independence.”
Thank you so much, Charlene, for your fantastic 5-star review! š Weāre thrilled to hear how much your VELA Independence Chair has improved your freedom and daily life. Itās wonderful to know that itās helping you stay active, complete chores, and maintain your independence.
Hearing how the chair is empowering you means so much to us, and weāre grateful to play a part in supporting your journey. If thereās ever anything more we can do for you, donāt hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your experience! ā¤ļø
“Little trouble understanding the instructions translated from Danish.
Our cat loves to curl up on the seat.
My wife, is getting used to all the features.
Locking brake is SOLID. She like the power height adjustment. Thus far real happy
My wife feels safe to move around our home with out fear of falling.”
Thank you for your feedback, Garth! š Weāre delighted to hear that the Seat Protector and chair are helping your wife feel safe and confident moving around your home. The solid locking brake and power height adjustment are fantastic features, and weāre glad to hear sheās enjoying them. It also sounds like your cat has found a new favorite spotāwhat a bonus! š
If you had trouble with the instructions, please note that we also have them available in English on vela-chairs.com. If youād like, you can also contact our customer service team for assistance. Weāre happy to help! Thank you again for sharing your experience. ā¤ļø
“I purchased the Vela Independence chair in July 2023 because both my husband and I are seniors with back problems that preclude standing without pain. Preparing meals, etc. was becoming increasingly difficult.
We've both used the chair now for seven months. It has made a dramatic improvement in our ability to function in the kitchen.
The chair is well-built, sturdy, comfortable and moves like a charm. We can glide nearly effortlessly from point to point on our laminate kitchen floor. The electric lift/lowering mechanism is convenient and operates easily with the buttons on one arm. The brake makes for safe use, especially since the chair moves so readily - on a slight slope it might roll on it's own.
It is expensive; but I could find nothing else that came close to fitting our needs so well during my research. It is heavy, due to the battery, and does have a somewhat large "footprint" - for stability. So, it is important to determine whether your intended areas of operation will accommodate it.
The person at Enable Me who helped me select the right chair was patient and helpful over the several days it took me to make a decision. She followed up after shipping and receipt of the chair as well. It took about a week from purchase to arrive by truck. It was extremely well-packed and came nearly fully assembled.
All in all, I consider the Vela Independence chair an excellent purchase for us.”
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review, Vivian! š Weāre thrilled to hear how the VELA Independence Chair has made such a dramatic improvement for you and your husband, especially in the kitchen. Itās wonderful to know that itās helping you both stay active and comfortable while preparing meals and completing daily tasks.
We appreciate your detailed feedback about the chairās features, including the electric lift, sturdy construction, and ease of movement. Your insights about its size and weight are valuable for others considering the chair, and weāre so glad it fits your needs so well.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our Quality of Life Expert and the shipping process. Knowing that youāve found the chair to be an excellent purchase truly means the world to us. If thereās ever anything else we can do to support you, please donāt hesitate to reach out ā¤ļø
“In response my husband, Lee absolutely loves his chair. It has come in super handy for him, especially in the kitchen for his labor-intensive canning, long tedious cooking process. It had come in handy to move around on the chair from sink to stove to counter to refrigerator throughout the entire kitchen, relieving long hours of standing on his feet throughout the day.
Bottom line he loved it. The chair proved to be the perfect purchase working as a superb tool for his kitchen cooking needs.
Well done!”
Thank you so much, Jan, for sharing your husband Leeās experience with the VELA Independence Chair! š Weāre thrilled to hear how much he loves it and how itās made his time in the kitchen more comfortable and efficient. Itās wonderful to know that the chair has become such a valuable tool, especially for labor-intensive tasks like canning and long cooking processes.
Hearing how it helps him move seamlessly around the kitchen, from sink to stove to refrigerator, is exactly what we hope to achieve with this chair. Weāre so glad itās making a difference in his daily life and proving to be the perfect solution for his needs.
Thank you again for your kind wordsāit means the world to us! ā¤ļø If thereās anything else we can do to support you and Lee, donāt hesitate to reach out.
